1991 Acura Legend Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1991 Acura Legend has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Equipment (67 reports).

2Recalls
117Owner complaints
14Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Legend?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Acura Legend recalls

Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Recall 01V053Feb 22, 200147,158 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 91V065Apr 17, 199114,230 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Acura Legend problems

Problem areas named in the 117 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Equipment67
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
Air Bags14
Power Train10
Vehicle Speed Control10
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Visibility6
Structure6
Steering3
Seat Belts3

What owners report

2018-02-24, Fuel/Propulsion System
MY VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN 2006 AND SOMEONE FORGED THE SIGNATURE 2008. THEREFORE, I AM REPORTING A STOLEN LEGEND ACURA.I REPORTED TO THE DMV AND I ALSO HAD INSURANCE ON IT BUT THE DMV HIS IT THE VIN NUMBER FROM ME AND CLAIMED THAT I NEVER HAD A VEHICLE BUT THE HAD MY INSURANCE LISTED FOR THE VEHICLE.
2015-02-10, Tires
[XXX] WITH THE G [XXX] XXXX XXXX 1989 ACURA LEGEND JH4K MICHELIN 205-60-R15 DOD HNP2 011X 5112 DOD HNP2 011X 5112 MC26920605T MICHELIN DEFENDER GRNX 51440 205/60R15 91T,51440 NTB INVOICE [XXX] ORDER NUMBER [XXX] MILEAGE 96168 MIL NOW 126971 USE OF TIRES 30,803 ON 90,000 COVER WWW.MICHELINMAN.COM/PROMISE NO MICHELIN REPRESENTATIVE, EMPLOYEE OR RETAILER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR IMPLY ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE OR AGREEMENT, WHICH IN ANY WAY VARIES THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES APPLY ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. ATTENTION: CONSUMER CARE DEPARTMENT POST
2005-11-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REPLACEMENT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED WITH BRAKE DUST WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE REPLACEMENT. HE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WITH AN AFTER MARKET BRAND AND THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE ACURA REPLACEMENT BRAKE PAD PART NUMBER WAS 45022-SM5-506.*AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - *NM
2005-03-10, Power Train
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *BF THERE WAS NOISE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, POOR GAS MILEAGE, JERKING WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, CURRENT (UNEASY DRIVING CONDITIONS), AND HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE THIRD RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION WHEN DOWNSHIFTING THE GEARS UP DURING STOPS SLOWING DOWN AND ALMOST NEUTRAL WHEN LIGHTENING UP ON THE GAS PEDAL. *SC
2004-08-24, Air Bags
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH AND SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE STOPPED RIGHT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND IT RAN RIGHT INTO THE REAR OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK

1991 Acura Legend questions

Does the 1991 Acura Legend have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Acura Legend: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Acura Legend?

Based on 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (67), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15), Air Bags (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Acura Legend has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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